gender neutral
Genesis
beginning, creation
About Genesis
This name carries profound significance, referencing beginnings, creation, and infinite possibility. Genesis makes a powerful statement about fresh starts and the miracle of new life, particularly meaningful for a first child or a deeply wanted daughter. The name has steadily grown in popularity while retaining its distinctive quality, embraced particularly in certain cultural communities where biblical and meaningful names hold importance. Genesis suits someone who might become a leader, an innovator, or someone who initiates change. The strong consonant sounds give it presence and authority, while the flowing middle section maintains femininity. It offers nickname possibilities like Genny or Nessie for casual settings. Genesis represents more than just a name—it's a declaration of hope and the beginning of a new chapter. For families wanting their daughter's name to carry weight and significance, Genesis provides both substance and style.
Popularity of the Name Genesis
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | New Zealand | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | #758 | ||
| 1989 | #642 | ||
| 1990 | #589 | ||
| 1991 | #434 | ||
| 1992 | #373 | ||
| 1993 | #431 | ||
| 1994 | #270 | ||
| 1995 | #333 | ||
| 1996 | #282 | ||
| 1997 | #256 | ||
| 1998 | #260 | ||
| 1999 | #254 | #386 | |
| 2000 | #247 | ||
| 2001 | #224 | ||
| 2002 | #228 | ||
| 2003 | #218 | ||
| 2004 | #184 | ||
| 2005 | #155 | #988 | |
| 2006 | #169 | ||
| 2007 | #140 | ||
| 2008 | #95 | ||
| 2009 | #83 | ||
| 2010 | #89 | #836 | |
| 2011 | #81 | #869 | |
| 2012 | #56 | #802 | |
| 2013 | #55 | #708 | |
| 2014 | #68 | #638 | |
| 2015 | #65 | #670 | |
| 2016 | #58 | #781 | |
| 2017 | #56 | #576 | |
| 2018 | #57 | #632 | |
| 2019 | #58 | #630 | |
| 2020 | #62 | #523 | |
| 2021 | #75 | #668 | |
| 2022 | #65 | #935 | |
| 2023 | #57 | #654 | |
| 2024 | #55 | #649 | |
| 2025 | #66 | #710 |
Top names by country: United States · New Zealand · Canada
Variations of Name Genesis
Names Similar to Genesis
Nicknames for Genesis
- Gen
- Genny
- Nessie
- Gennie
Famous People Named Genesis
| Genesis Rodriguez | American actress |
| Genesis P-Orridge | British musician and artist |
| Genesis Be | American rapper and activist |
| Genesis Ali Dean | Daughter of music producer Swizz Beatz and singer Alicia Keys |
| Genesis Butler | American youth activist promoting veganism and animal rights |
| Genesis Potini | New Zealand chess player and subject of the movie "The Dark Horse" |
| Genesis Dávila | Puerto Rican beauty queen and model |
| Genesis Breyer P-Orridge | American singer, songwriter, and visual artist |
| Genesis Carmona | Venezuelan beauty queen and activist |
| Genesis Climber Mospeada | A fictional character from the anime series "Robotech" |
| Genesis Red | Professional wrestler |
| Genesis Owusu | Australian musician and rapper |
| Genesis Romo Rostro | Mexican footballer |
| Genesis Muniz | Daughter of actress Jennifer Lopez and singer Marc Anthony |
| Genesis Lynea | British actress and dancer |
| Genesis Diaz | Puerto Rican softball player |
| Genesis Lewis | British actress |
| Genesis Watts | Australian basketball player |
| Genesis Renji | American rapper and musician |
Characters Named Genesis
| Genesis Blackmore | Character from the anime "Aquarion Evol" |
| Genesis Rhapsodos | Character from the video game "Final Fantasy VII - Crisis Core" |
| Genesis Valtryek | Character from the anime and manga series "Beyblade Burst" |
| Genesis Sage | Character from the book "The Bloodbound" by Erin Lindsey |